Latam Insights: IMF Denies El Salvador’s Bitcoin Purchase Claims; US-Brazil Conflict Set to Escalate

Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week. In this week’s edition, the IMF states that El Salvador’s bitcoin purchases are merely consolidation operations, Brazil and the U.S. are on the verge of escalating a trade conflict, and the DEA has seized $10 million … Read more

Crypto Weekly Wrap: Bitcoin Hits $123K, XRP and ETH Unleash Chart-Busting Comebacks

The cryptocurrency market experienced a significant week, highlighted by bitcoin surpassing $123,000 on July 14, followed by a surge in altcoins, particularly ethereum, which saw double-digit gains. XRP also performed well, peaking at $3.66. Cryptocurrency Market Enjoys Milestone Week The cryptocurrency market once again had a milestone-setting week that started with bitcoin ( BTC) breaching … Read more

From $5 Billion to $260 Billion: Stablecoins Mark Massive 5-Year Growth

The stablecoin economy expanded by $3.533 billion over the past week, pushing its total valuation past the $260 billion mark for the first time in history. DeFi and Payments Fuel Stablecoin Growth to Unprecedented $260 Billion As of July 19, 2025, data from defillama.com places the stablecoin market’s valuation at $260.571 billion. The sector expanded … Read more

IMF Bombshell Footnote Solves El Salvador’s Bitcoin Accumulation Mystery

The IMF has finally referred to the current status of the accumulation of bitcoin by the government of El Salvador in its latest compliance report, stating that the government had been consolidating its bitcoin stash from several addresses into one. El Salvador Bitcoin Accumulation Mystery Revealed: IMF Reveals Consolidation Scheme The most recent report on … Read more

Thumzup to Diversify Crypto Holdings With $250 Million in BTC, ETH, XRP, and More

Thumzup Media Corp. has approved plans to hold up to $250 million in crypto, expanding its treasury beyond bitcoin to include ethereum, solana, ripple, and more. Bold $250 Million Expanded Crypto Treasury Strategy Authorized by Thumzup Media Thumzup Media Corporation (Nasdaq: TZUP) has received board approval to hold up to $250 million in digital assets. … Read more

Sharplink Gaming Files to Sell $5B in Stock for Ether Purchases

Sharplink Gaming Inc. has filed to sell up to $5 billion worth of additional common stock, primarily to fund the purchase of ether for its corporate treasury. Sharplink Expands Stock Offering to $6B Total The Minneapolis-based online gaming marketing company disclosed the plan in a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing this week. The new … Read more

COIN Climbs, MSTR Dips, Miners Dance—A Chaotic Friday Close for Crypto Stocks

On Friday, Coinbase’s stock COIN hit a fresh peak of $444 per share, topping its previous record from the company’s 2021 initial public offering (IPO). At the same time, several other crypto-related stocks had a mixed run, echoing bitcoin’s own uneven momentum as the weekend approached. Crypto Stocks See Fireworks as Coinbase Smashes Past 2021 … Read more

Xapo Reports 24% Jump in Bitcoin Loans, Surging Stablecoin Use in Emerging Markets

Xapo Bank recorded a 24% global increase in bitcoin-backed loan initiations during Q2 2025, with European members driving 72% of the total volume, according to its Digital Wealth Report released this week. Xapo Q2: Bitcoin Loans Up 24%, Millennials Boost Crypto Holdings 10% The Gibraltar-based bank Xapo noted members increasingly use bitcoin ( BTC) holdings … Read more